Senior Director - Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement (Head of D&I)

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

The Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion team brings talent, capability, leadership, inclusion, and employee insight together to strengthen how the organization performs and grows. As Senior Director - Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement, you will define and execute the overarching global D&I strategy, driving systemic change, culture transformation, inclusive leadership, and enhanced employee engagement and experience across all global markets and brands. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

Reporting directly to SVP - Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, the Senior Director will lead global D&I strategy as well as our employee engagement and listening strategy. As part of this role they will oversee Employee Resource Group (ERG) governance worldwide, partner with the broader Talent, D&I team on strengthening and building diverse talent pipelines, and partner with senior executive stakeholders across all business units and geographies to embed diversity, inclusion and employee engagement into core business operations.

This is a highly-visible, leadership role for a strategic D&I & Talent leader who brings deep subject matter expertise, strong cross-cultural agility, and a proven track record of leading large-scale cultural and transformation in global organizations.

What will you be doing?

• Define, lead, and execute the global Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement strategy aligned with overarching business priorities.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic governance for global ERGs, empowering employees  and maximizing business impact.
• Partner with executive leadership to champion inclusive hiring practices, succession planning, and equitable talent development initiatives worldwide.
• Establish robust accountability frameworks, KPIs, and reporting to measure D&I progress and engagement across all markets.
• Oversee global employee engagement strategies,  and enterprise-wide inclusion learning initiatives.
• Lead the delivery and publication of the annual D&I report to track progress and transparently communicate outcomes.
• Implement global employee engagement surveys and employee listening forums to capture feedback and inform inclusion strategies.
• Constructively navigate and resolve sensitive employee issues related to diversity, equity, and workplace culture.

About you 

• Experience working across both D&I and Talent functions, with deep understanding and interest in Diversity & Inclusion specifically.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders to influence and execute global strategic initiatives.
• Deep expertise in D&I best practices, ERG governance, talent inclusion metrics, and organizational change management.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies and cultures and levels.
• You are highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Strong technical and analytical proficiency, to lead overall employee reporting, measure impact, track D&I metrics, and produce the annual D&I report.
• High level of emotional awareness and crisis management expertise to navigate sensitive situations and complex organizational challenges effectively.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $170,000 - $200,000 Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.